OCEANO 001 - Introduction To Oceanography

    Recent Professors
    Beraki Woldehaimanot
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.6Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course introduces the student to the field of physical oceanography. Major topics include Plate Tectonics and features of the seafloor, islands, and coastlines, properties of seawater, waves, tides, currents, marine resources and pollution, and the effects of oceanographic factors on marine life. Field trips to coastal areas are made.